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Santa Cruz waterfront properties offer buyers the ultimate beachside paradise. Whether you choose a mid-range beach bungalow or a sprawling luxury estate, you'll be able to enjoy the year round sunshine, mild climate and world class surfing right at your own doorstep. This area has served as the beach destination of choice for northern and central California residents for generations. Read more about Santa Cruz waterfront homes for sale.

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Santa Cruz Waterfront Home Statistics

Average Price $2.6M
Lowest Price $949K
Highest Price $6M
Total Listings 16
Avg. Price/SQFT $1.3K

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185 14th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$5,995,000

185 14th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,414 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81940159

David Lyng Real Estate 831-331-3123MLSListings Inc Logo

1212 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$4,690,000

↓ $100,000

1212 W Cliff Dr, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,141 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81924717

Compass 831-515-8582MLSListings Inc Logo

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495 Coastview Dr, SANTA CRUZ

$3,988,000

495 Coastview Dr, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,200 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81943136

Coldwell Banker Realty 818-640-2436MLSListings Inc Logo

118 Auburn Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$3,600,000

118 Auburn Ave, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,605 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81935846

Anderson Christie, Inc. 831-400-1777MLSListings Inc Logo

118 1st St, SANTA CRUZ

$3,499,000

118 1st St, SANTA CRUZ

8 Beds 8 Baths 2,813 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81942698

Coldwell Banker Realty 650-704-1865MLSListings Inc Logo

303 Brook Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$3,249,000

↓ $90,000

303 Brook Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,341 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81938465

David Lyng Real Estate 831-359-7189MLSListings Inc Logo

2680 Warren St, SANTA CRUZ

$2,499,000

↓ $100,000

2680 Warren St, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,161 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81923309

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-419-7085MLSListings Inc Logo

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470 Lake Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,995,000

470 Lake Ave, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 3 Baths 1,601 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81943741

David Lyng Real Estate 831-359-5454MLSListings Inc Logo

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221 Heath St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,800,000

221 Heath St, SANTA CRUZ

5 Beds 4 Baths 2,514 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81943912

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-818-7372MLSListings Inc Logo

752 Bonnie St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,585,000

↓ $165,000

752 Bonnie St, SANTA CRUZ

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,146 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81938954

Park Place 831-234-6700MLSListings Inc Logo

682 24th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

$1,575,000

↓ $24,000

682 24th Ave, SANTA CRUZ

4 Beds 4 Baths 1,032 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81930734

Bailey Properties 831-818-5939MLSListings Inc Logo

225 Heath St, SANTA CRUZ

$1,500,000

225 Heath St, SANTA CRUZ

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,080 SqFt Single Family Residential MLS® # ML81937397

Coldwell Banker Realty 831-818-7372MLSListings Inc Logo



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Discover Santa Cruz Waterfront Homes For Sale

There is a great selection of waterfront homes for sale in the Santa Cruz area that serve ideal as rental properties, vacation or stay-cation homes. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of natural beauty, endless beaches, and world class food and wine. Wake up every morning to a sprawling oceanfront view, with panoramas of the ocean reaching out as far as the eye can see. Enjoy beach living at it's finest in your choice of character bungalow or well-appointed luxury home. Regardless, the surf and sand are close at hand in one of these waterfront homes!


Learn more about the different beach communities to help narrow down your search for the perfect, beachfront home!

Main Beach

When the term California beaches comes to mind, an images of the Boardwalk Amusement Park, just off of Main Beach, probably arises. This is an iconic area that is popular with tourists, locals, and athletes alike and has been drawing people to Santa Cruz for over a hundred years.

Pleasure Point Beach

Pleasure Point Beach is a renowned surf location on the northern shores of Monterey Bay. Pleasure Point real estate ranges from smaller beachside homes to large modern luxury mansions. All residents of Pleasure Point Beach enjoy the luxury of being steps away from the surf.

Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach is one of California's prettiest city beaches. It has lovely views of the Monterey Bay, sailboats moored offshore, and an iconic string of colorfully-painted cottages and shops along the water to add a festive touch. The draw of this neighborhood is the proximity to boutiques and high end restaurants.

La Selva Beach

These homes have amazing views that feel like you can see forever. Sunset State Beach is just around the corner and is a beautiful expanse of sea and sand. Spend the afternoon making sandcastles or take part in some of the unique sports such as surf fishing. Watch the sunset atop the wooden stairs or camp on the beach. When you live in a Santa Cruz waterfront home, taking advantage of being so close to the beach is a must! Enjoy fishing, surfing or boogie boarding right at your door. Some of the most stunning ocean views and most luxurious mansions are located right in La Selva Beach.


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